Autonomy Engineer — Flight Systems & Behaviors

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Autonomous Flight Systems and Behaviors Engineer to drive research, development, integration, deployment, and evaluation of robotic and uncrewed systems. You will work at the intersection of software and hardware to create sensing, autonomy, and human-interaction capabilities for DoD mission areas.

The role requires 5+ years of embedded C/C++ experience on Linux-based systems, 3+ years in autonomy and flight software, and 1+ year with distributed algorithms.

Qualifications

• 5+ years embedded software experience in C/C++ on Linux-based embedded/edge systems.
• 3+ years developing autonomy algorithms for autonomous aircraft.
• 3+ years developing software for flight systems or ground control software.
• 1+ year distributed and collaborative algorithms experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the research, development, integration, deployment, and evaluation of robotic and uncrewed systems across multiple operational domains and DoD warfighter mission areas.
• Design, build, test, and demonstrate new robotic capabilities that address sensing, autonomy, and human interaction.

Skills

C/C++ on Linux-based embedded and edge

Autonomy algorithms

Flight systems software

Distributed teaming algorithms

Conan and Nix

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering/CS/CE/Robotics

Master’s degree preferred

Doctorate preferred

Tools

QGroundControl

Conan

Nix

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an Autonomous Flight Systems and Behaviors Engineer to drive research, development, integration, deployment, and evaluation of robotic and uncrewed systems. You will work at the intersection of software and hardware to create sensing, autonomy, and human-interaction capabilities for DoD mission areas.

The role requires 5+ years of embedded C/C++ experience on Linux-based systems, 3+ years in autonomy and flight software, and 1+ year with distributed algorithms.